Wednesday March 17, 2010

The City of Napa is developing an application for the "Google Fiber for Communities" project. As described on their site , "Google is planning to launch an experiment that we hope will make Internet access better and faster for everyone. We plan to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the country. Our networks will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today, over 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections... From now until March 26th, we're asking interested municipalities to provide us with information about their communities through a Request for information (RFI), which we'll use to determine where to build our network." To register your support for the City of Napa application, fill out the form here.  Supporters are also encourage to stay in touch with the effort by becoming a fan of "Napa Needs Its Fiber" on Facebook.

Monday March 15, 2010 

For many Americans, St. Patrick’s Day hasbecome a popular night out to celebrate with friends and family.  Unfortunately, due to the large number ofdrunk drivers, the night out has also become very dangerous. On St. Patrick’s Day 2008, 37 percent of the drivers and motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or above, according to statistics by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. On March 17, theAvoid the 9 Napa County DUI Task Force will deploy additional DUI patrols into thecities of Napa, American Canyon, Saint Helena and Calistoga in an effort tokeep streets safe taking careless dangerous Drunk or Buzzed Drivers off theroad before they crash.

Monday March 15, 2010

The City of Napa Fire Department wants you know that each year, more than 1.2 million children ages 5 and under are unintentionally poisoned. Whether its medication on your dresser, cleaning supplies under your kitchen sink, cosmetics in your bathroom or carbon monoxide from gas appliances in your home, you can take simple steps to keep your kids safe. Poison Prevention Week is March 14-20, 2010. This year, one of the themes is “Children Act Fast –So Do Poisons.” It’s important to remember that whatever young kids can see and reach will usually end up in their mouths. As their mobility and capabilities increase, they can reach medicines and household products wherever they’re stored. It’s important to keep the number for the poison control center handy. By calling 1-800-222-1222 you will reach professionals that offer fast and free confidential help in English and Spanish. Most poisonings are resolved over the phone. The number works from anywhere in the United States, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. However, if your child isn’t breathing or has collapsed, call 911 immediately.

UPDATED Monday March 15, 2010

First Street between Soscol Avenue and McKinstry Street is now closed to vehicle traffic during the raising of the rail crossing and other work for the Napa River-Napa Creek Flood Protection Project. Detour routes are posted at http://napafloodcontrol.com/updates.html. Pedestrian access will be maintained along First Street throughout the vehicle detour. First Street is scheduled to re-open for vehicle traffic on July 31. To improve traffic circulation on the detour route during this work, the City of Napa has installed a new traffic signal at the intersection of Soscol and McKinstry. Motorists are urged to use caution and drive carefully while travelers adapt to the new signal.

• City/County Library Commission: Continuing “Open Recruitment” for one vacancy
• Napa Public Access Cable TV Board of Directors: Continuing “Open Recruitment” for two vacancies
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission: Two vacancies for unexpired terms ending 9/30/10